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Summer is the best time to indulge in a variety of seasonal fruit. One of the ways to enjoy fresh fruit is in popsicles and homemade are the best. Not only are they fun to make with the kids but are also very nutritious.

There are many different popsicle recipes out there. We have been experimenting and here are just a few of our favorites. I don’t have visuals for all of them, but you get the idea. I recently read that adding gelatin insures better texture, helps to avoid the formation of ice crystals, and slows down melting. Sprinkle the gelatin over the liquid in the recipe to soften prior to blending with the rest of the ingredients.

For the recipes below, the instructions are the same, unless noted otherwise: combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Pour the blended mixture into the popsicle molds and freeze until solid, preferable overnight. To unmold, run the molds under hot water until you can easily pull out the popsicle.

Use your imagination and let your taste buds guide you to try different combinations. The possibilities are truly endless!

Avocado Spinach (pictured)2 bananas, sliced and frozen½ avocado1 – 2 Tbsp. Lime juiceHandful of baby spinach1/3 cup waterBlend the spinach with water first then add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.